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1 photog or 2?

This is really my decision maker on who to choose for a photographer....
Would you prefer to have just one photographer at 1,200 (only wedding)....or 2 photographers (photog and assistant) at 2,200 (incl E-pics). Both you get a DVD with all pictures.
I am arriving by boat so I was thinking one at the end of the dock as I am passing it, and the other at the other end of the dock waiting for me to pull up...or can one person be at the end and run to the other end in time? haha
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Re: 1 photog or 2?

  • edited December 2011
    Do they have an assistant for less money? I think if its within your budget, go for it. It's better to capture more things with two.
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  • edited December 2011
    I voted two :) My photographer explained that she stays with me while her husband stays with FI, during the ceremony one takes close ups while the other stays back and from what I heard the day or night goes by so quick. I wanted to make sure I had awesome pics since that is the only thing you're left with. I therefore cut corners elsewhere to afford the more expensive one. HTH!
  • mrsmustard12mrsmustard12 member
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    edited December 2011

    Are you doing videography?  If so you could probably get away with one photographer.

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  • edited December 2011
    I saw your post about your friend the photog a couple of days ago.I would be mad if a friend of mine would be offended if I picked a more budget friendly photog. I feel that she should have your best interest at heart and know that you are her friend and you would like to see her at the wedding....I say stick with the one photog for your budget's sake....
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  • edited December 2011
    No videography. Yea, I am definitely thinking two is the way to go, especially since I am not having a video.

    Roxy - no assistant on the cheaper. :(
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  • abellabell member
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    edited December 2011
    Sometimes cheaper ends up being more expensive in the long run..just a thought!
  • edited December 2011
    Ooooo good thought!
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  • FaithCaitlinFaithCaitlin member
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    edited December 2011
    I'd definitely hire 2 if I was in your shoes!

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  • cmp1986cmp1986 member
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_florida-south-florida_1-photog-2?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:67Discussion:da372f3d-b5a7-4bc2-bd45-81be72a294baPost:d10c5384-4ce2-4794-b754-cc20acb49674">Re: 1 photog or 2?</a>:
    [QUOTE]I voted two :) My photographer explained that she stays with me while her husband stays with FI, during the ceremony one takes close ups while the other stays back and from what I heard the day or night goes by so quick. I wanted to make sure I had awesome pics since that is the only thing you're left with. I therefore cut corners elsewhere to afford the more expensive one. HTH!
    Posted by HeatherL212[/QUOTE]

    I completely agree with Heather!! In the long run, it's def. worth having 2 photogs because this way they will capture 2x more photos than one would. Plus this way the other photog could capture your FI getting ready while you have the other photog with you. It's def. worth the investment to get two.
  • edited December 2011
    Thanks girls.
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  • edited December 2011
    2 is definitely better!
    If you need recs of photographers I could def help you out too!
    They photo. number 2 is a little pricey.
    Good luck non-the-less :)
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